Khumbu · Expedition
A longer Everest journey for travelers who want base camp, glacier energy, and the polished mirror-lake side of the Khumbu in one ticket.
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Route read
A longer Khumbu line that joins the classic base camp route with the quieter Gokyo lake system. Destination focus: Renjo La at 5,360m, optional high-pass finale with a wide Khumbu panorama.
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Completed
~55 km
Total route
Elevation profile
↑ 2,270 m
Elevation gain
↓ 3,120 m
Max elevation
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Est. distance
Stage type
Duration
18 days
Max altitude
5,545m
Best seasons
Apr-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
$1,200+
Permits and access
Permits
Sagarmatha National Park, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu fee
Access
Kathmandu-Lukla flight, Optional heli finish
Stay style
Kathmandu hotel + high-comfort teahouses with extra acclimatization
Customize your trip
helicopter
A heli finish works especially well here because the route earns the big visual exit.
flight
Build in flight contingency at both ends of the program.
Itinerary preview
Day 1
A spectacular 30-minute flight gives us the first view of the mountains. An easy 4-hour walk through alpine forest and along the Dudh Koshi river takes us to Phakding, our first destination.
Day 2
This day we walk to Namche Bazaar (3440 m), the main centre of the Solu Khumbu region. The walk is about 4 to 5 hours and includes some steady climbing. Also this day we walk through alpine forest and we might spot pheasants, the national bird of Nepal.
Day 3
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. We walk up to Syangboche and Khumjung (3780 m) where we have our first view of Ama Dablam and Mt. Everest. A visit can be brought to the Hillary School and the hospital in Khunde.
Day 4
Today Tengboche (3860 m) is our destination. A gradual walk takes us to Tesing (3380 m) where we have lunch followed by a 2-hour climb. We walk through juniper and rhododendron forest and there is a possibility we see a group of tahr (Himalayan goat). In the afternoon we visit the famous gompa (Buddhist monastery) where we can attend the chanting ceremony of the monks.
